Three-veined Dragonfly vs Red-eyed Damselfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Three-veined Dragonfly | Red-eyed Damselfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neodythemis trinervulata | Erythromma najas |
| Order | Odonata | Odonata |
| Family | Libellulidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 30-36 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Three-veined Dragonfly
A small forest dragonfly with a characteristic three-veined wing pattern that distinguishes it from related species. Males are dark with blue reflections.
Did You Know?
It is one of several Neodythemis species that are extremely difficult to find due to their preference for deep shade within intact forest.
Red-eyed Damselfly
A stocky blue damselfly with distinctive dark red eyes. It spends most of its time perched on floating lily pads rather than bankside vegetation.
Did You Know?
It is almost always found sitting on lily pads far from shore, unlike most damselflies.